| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $158.43 | 8.583% | $172.028 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.42 | 3.516% | $248.8732 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.86 | 11.725% | $252.3421 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.93 | 5.620% | $86.5345 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.61 | 12.343% | $226.4947 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.58 | 8.465% | $11.4756 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.32 | 12.606% | $139.9918 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.15 | $1,137.7399 | $1,137.73 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.70 | |